About a year or so back, D and myself made a U-Turn when we caught a glimmer of radiant colours from the road. We parked up and discovered this Coal Mining Mosaic in a little place called Crumlin in South Wales. We took loads of photographs on the day and then went off on our merry way.
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| Crumlin Mosaic |
Recently, on our way somewhere or other, we decided to park up and check the Coal Mining Mosaic again. Sadly I noted parts of it were vandalised. Some of the mosaic tiles had been pulled out deliberately and therefore damaged and destroyed. I though I would share some of the photographs we had taken a year or so ago.
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| Crumlin Mosaic |
The mosaic depicts aspects of the mining industry. Mining was one of the town's main industries.
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| Crumlin Mosaic |
Close up the details are fantastic and cover most aspects of mining
Here is a link if you wish to learn more about Crumlin's viaduct. Many of the historical photographs are quite breathtaking too. Click here.
Its a shame this part of local history is not taught, only passed on by generations that were part of its heritage. If anyone can tell me more about the mosaic, I'd love to hear from you.
Here is a link if you wish to learn more about Crumlin's viaduct. Many of the historical photographs are quite breathtaking too. Click here.
Its a shame this part of local history is not taught, only passed on by generations that were part of its heritage. If anyone can tell me more about the mosaic, I'd love to hear from you.
Such beautiful mosaic...i'd love to know more about (too) ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think so too - wish I knew more about it though to share.
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ReplyDeleteJust found your blog about the Crumlin mosaics.
I made these back in 1995 and am currently remaking the viaduct mosaic. The mining one (Mines Rescue Unit Memorial) is OK but the long one has suffered a bit of vandalism over the last 25 years!
Really glad you enjoyed them and hope they'll be there for your next visit!!
Oliver Budd - Budd Mosaics (check out my website: buddmosaics.co.uk)
HI Oli,
DeleteThank you so much for commenting. I really appreciate you letting me know. I think they are truly marvellous and add not only add colour to the place, share history of place too.